With Wagner off the board, No. In theory, the move should have given first-year coach Kenny Payne a leg up on Calipari in the recruiting process. With Wagner's father being a former first round draft pick, he has been a major part in DJ's game and recruitment. 79 to no. 6-2 / 6-2 / Sahvir Wheeler has minor surgery and will miss Senior Night, Kentucky basketball recruiting in the 2023 class, Kentucky has 4 signees named to the Iverson Classic roster, Where Kentucky signees stand in updated On3 rankings, Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt game thread and pregame reading, Bleav in Kentucky talks basketball Cats, Will Levis at the NFL Combine, and more, Kentucky Hockey makes National Tournament; needs fan support to help make the trip, Wednesday Headlines: Senior Night and Vanderbilt Gameday Edition. "My father definitely helps me a lot because he's been through the whole process. Kentucky continues to rise in Joe Lunardis latest Bracketology. Bookers recruitment has blown up this summer based on his performances for George Hill All Indy on the NY2LA Circuit. Wagner's commitment gives John Calipari and Kentucky the No. DJ Wagner, the top college basketball recruit in the 2023 class, has strengthened his ties to the University of Kentucky's longtime apparel sponsor. Coach John Calipari was always straightforward and honest with me. 180, SF / . While Justin Edwards is the highest-rated recruit joining the Cats next season, slightly edging DJ Wagner, the latter is arguably the biggest name entering college basketball next season. Odds & lines subject to change. He also sent both fanbases into a frenzy by signing with and appearing in an ad campaign for Nike sub-label NOCTA, a collaboration with rapper (and noted Wildcats fan) Drake. Defensively, he's effective when guarding on the ball and also has good anticipation off the ball. (0:27). Kenny Payne and Danny Manning will make sure of that. 6-2 / 205, OT / Wagner was a sensation from the start, helping to lead the . No. Wagner's partnership with Nike may lead many to believe his spot in UK's loaded 2023 class is all but cemented, but former U of L Associate Athletic Director Matt Banker told the Courier Journal in July the guard could still pursue those endorsement opportunities independently if he were to sign with the Cardinals. Wagner is considered the No. 200, PF / At the center of a recruiting battle between Kentucky and Adidas-backed Louisville, Wagner starred for the NJ Scholars on Nike's EYBL circuit over the summer, which included a high-profile stop in the 502. New assistant coach Orlando Antigua was the primary coach in contact with Sheppard once recruiting restrictions with 2023 prospects were lifted in June. DJ Wagner dubbed one of the 20 most important CBB names over the next 20 years, Tshiebwe & Toppin make interesting comments about possibly returning for another season. It was very exciting, and it was pretty cool to actually see them in person as they stood up there but I just came with the same approach of playing to win and staying prepared, he said. With over 2,000 career points in high school, Wagner stands 6-foot-4 and should be among the most dynamic guards in the nation this upcoming season. Dajuan Wagner went on to become the No. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 1 recruit to commit to the Wildcats under Calipari, following Shaedon Sharpe, Nerlens Noel and Anthony Davis. He lacks great positional size and is a good, albeit not great, overall athlete. With top overall prospect GG Jackson reclassifying from the 2023 to 2022 recruiting class, all eyes now turn to DJ Wagner -- who was quickly elevated to the No. 6-9 / San Francisco, California, United States. Your email address will not be published. 3:01 pm ET. This marks only the third time in the last 10 years where one school has landed four top-10 prospects in the same class: Kentucky in 2013, which had five of the top nine, and Duke in 2017. Michigan State has been in on Booker for a while and is considered the favorite. He also displayed a nice face-up game from which he knocked down mid-range jump shots and drove to the rim. Philadelphia, Pa. -- The number one player in the class of 2023, DJ Wagnerhad a big showing on day two of the Philly Live period with tons of college coaches in attendance. Once the summer AAU events began, John Calipari attended several of Sheppards games before eventually offering a scholarship to the son of former Kentucky stars Jeff Sheppard and Stacey Reed. Apr 1979 - Jan 19844 years 10 months. At Rupp Arena, Wagner would likely flourish as a do-it-all guard who does his best damage creating his own offense and stuffing the stat sheet as a scorer. 4), point guard Robert Dillingham (No. Expect Johnson to continue to rise in the rankings and for Louisville basketball to be a major player in his recruitment. Wagner (0:27), No. Dont expect it to happen, but interesting nonetheless. Chris Murphy. Camden High School football wins first sectional championship in 46 years, stepped down in June so he could take a position with the New York Knicks, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Barbee later went on to serve on staff at Kentucky under Calipari from 2014 to 2021 before taking the head coaching position at Central Michigan. 4/27/2021, Commit 6-3 / 6-6 / Wagner, along with his potential NIL deal, could help shape the future of college basketball. He's a scoring point guard in the mold of Cleveland Cavaliers star Darius Garland. 195, SF / We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. 1 in the 247Sports Composite. Connections:Shortly after Louisville tabbed Payne as Chris Mack's successor, Payne tapped into the alumni pipeline and hired Milt Wagner as the program's director of player development and alumni relations, almost certainly as a way to try and lure DJ Wagner to Louisville. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. A program that would get me better everyday, get me to be the best that I can be, and where I can help win as many games as possible, he said. "This was an extremely difficult decision that I went back-and-forth with for a long time. When the game slows down in the halfcourt, Wagner's improvement from the perimeter has been an asset. 5-10 / D.J. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegebasketball | pageType: stories | Resides in Pleasant Grove, UT. Aaron Bradshaw, DJ Wagners teammate with the Scholars and at Camden high school, is a consensus five-star center in the 2023 class. Verbal Commits - Wagner Seahawks Basketball Recruiting Scholarship Chart: Roster, Offers, Commits, Targets, Rankings 1 recruit in the Class of 2023 in the 247Sports rankings -- and his dramatic Bluegrass State recruiting battle. 1 player in the class of 2023, drops Bronny James before connecting on his jump shot. Commit 4/27/2021. There are a number of things at play from on-court fit to off-court fit, familial connections to, well, more familial connections. That leads me what impressed me most about Wagner his grit. 1 recruit in the Class of 2023 in . Connections:John Calipari coached DJ's father, Dajuan Wagner, at Memphis during the 2001-2002 season. 185, PF / Head coach: Bashir Mason. Wagner is both quick and strong. 6-2 / The Cardinals made headlines in May when they hired Milt Wagner to the role of director of player development and alumni relations. Louisville has not yet offered Bradshaw, but he recently included Louisville in his top 7. Bradshaw has immediate plans to visit Kentucky, UCLA, and Maryland. Obituary . Iowa St. dismisses G Grill, adding to late-season woes, Illinois' Mayer says he got sick from too many Monsters, Alabama vs. Auburn odds, picks, prediction, bets, Xavier vs. Providence odds, picks, prediction, bets, Charleston Southern vs. High Point odds, picks, bets, Tennessee's Zakai Ziegler to miss season with ACL tear. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Against Brad Beal Elite, Bradshaw was matched up against two stronger interior players and got pushed around. A Sea of Blue comes loaded with the best Kentucky Wildcats links, news, analysis, and some other fun stuff, so be sure to go like our Facebook page and then go follow us on Twitter. 6-6 / 3), center Aaron Bradshaw (No. Nothing but love for him.". 240. The MVP of the game though was Aaron Bradshaw. "My grandfather was always my grandfather throughout the process. The Kentucky Wildcats have been a recruiting powerhouse over the last decade. There are not two better big-man coaches in college basketball and, under their tutelage, Bradshaw could be the top NBA draft pick in 2024. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. SG / . He was a high schooler taking pics at a prep volleyball match I was covering. 6-6 / It was a Louisville basketball reunion at most the Scholars games. 185, PG / Here are more takeaway's from Wagner's announcement. Im too young to know much about the drama with Pervis, but, based on his interviews, the hiring of Kenny Payne seems to have eased his hurt. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. While it's still very early in Wagner's recruitment he is open to all options as he continues to focus on his game and high school/AAU season. The answer to that question may soon be unveiled after a topsy-turvy recruitment process that's seen wild swings in momentum for both programs. Instead, it appears Payne may have to do some heavy lifting in the transfer portal after this season to get the Cardinals back on track after what is shaping up to be a rough 2022-23 season. Which school should have the edge? "I've been there several times and it's what I'm most comfortable with.". If you can facilitate as a creator and as a scorer -- which Wagner can do -- then UK will free you up. As a high school junior last season, Wagner averaged 19.8 points and led Camden to a New Jersey state championship. The Camden High School senior, ESPN's No. 6-7 / 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 6-3 / John Dilworth "Dil" Wagner Obituary Remember John Dilworth "Dil" Wagner. Bradshaw is the No. Milt Wagner played at Louisville with its current coach. Let's compare how Wagner fits at both Kentucky and Louisville, his two most likely destinations. 4 overall player in the national senior class. That is not the case with Louisville. Wagner is also the fourth No. I went into the weekend skeptical of Bradshaws high billing, but I came away thinking he may be underrated. He was consistently knocked off his spot and struggled to adjust. The familial connection to Calipari was obvious. StatusSigned LOI with Palm Beach Atlantic Year2022 (HS SR) PositionPG Height6-0 Weight165 HometownJonesborough, TN As for other Kentucky targets in the 2023 class, Dajuan Wagner Jr. remains the No. thestateoflou@gmail.com www.stateoflouisville.com, Four class of 2023 recruits to know for Louisville basketball, on Four class of 2023 recruits to know for Louisville basketball. 6-4 / 6-7 / 220, SF / Forward to Family & Friends; Share a Memory; Add a Photo; Print; Contact Support; Upgrade; Death Certificates; Share This Obituary. 1 overall recruit, a distinction the 6-foot-2, 160-pound point guard also holds at ESPN and 247 Sports. 1 ranked recruit in the Class of 2023 and a consensus five-star prospect, announced on Monday he's joining the Wildcats,. 200, PF / Wagner also helped lead USA Basketball to a gold medal at the 2022 FIBA U17 World Championships, starting all seven games and averaging 9.0 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists. 36d Jeff Borzello and Paul Biancardi. Right now I'm not really sure, I'm not focused on professional or things like that but when the time comes maybe I will consider that. 185, PF / DJ Wagner is headed to Kentucky. 215, PG / 210, SF / 175, SG / He's not a true point guard, and yet has needed the ball in his hands to be effective to this point in his career, as he's been the focal point of almost every environment he's been in to date. When Wagner arrives in Lexington on Friday, it will be at least the third time he's visited UK. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Home / Uncategorized / wagner verbal commits 6-7 / Hard Commits (2) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status. 1-ranked high school senior, announced his commitment to Kentucky men's basketball Monday, choosing the Wildcats over Louisville. Scouts will tell you that Wagner is as well-rounded as the come and is elite on both ends of the floor. 5 and No. 210, SF / He was a high schooler taking pics at a prep volleyball match I was covering. Keep me updated when new posts are created. 6 pick in the 2002 NBA Draft. I thought I might get to see Xavier Booker this weekend but his family informed me that he was at the Team USA U18 Camp unfortunately, he did not make the final roster. This upcoming class will be among the best head coach John Calipari has had in Lexington. 210, SF / 12 Vols lose starting PG Zeigler to torn ACL, Tide's Oats takes blame for Miller's 'TSA' intro, Iowa State dismisses third-leading scorer Grill, Davis within 25 points of tying Maravich's mark, Scheyer makes history as Duke sweeps at home, USC, OU, Seton Hall, Iowa in new hoops tourney, Man pleads guilty for trying to extort GT, Pastner, Sizing up the player of the year winners in all 32 Division I men's conferences, 5 things to know as Antoine Davis is set to pass 'Pistol' Pete's scoring record. Wagner picked Kentucky over Louisville, where his grandfather Milt Wagner is the programs director of player development and alumni relations. All Rights Reserved. Expect Louisville to be a serious contender. If you have or know of an interesting story to tell, reach out on Twitter at @JFriedman57 or via email at jfriedman2@gannettnj.com. He is the younger brother of Jalen Green, the number 2 pick in the 2021 NBA draft and contender for NBA ROY. 176, PF / Camden High School football wins first sectional championship in 46 years. Gambling problem? Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 220, SF / By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 8) rounding out the quartet. 205, OT / section: | slug: dj-wagner-recruitment-is-kentucky-or-louisville-the-best-fit-for-the-no-1-prospect-in-the-class-of-2023 | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | It goes without saying that DJ Wagner is Louisvilles top target in the 2023 class. Impressive player. Wagner is considered the No. 6-6 / It's crazy the history of guards they have had over there. His brother Kareem Watkins and former Panther teammate Lance Ware are both on the roster, and current Camden running mate and fellow five-star recruit Aaron Bradshaw committed in October. However, if a student-athlete had an NIL endorsement deal with a different company that was not a partner of the university, they still could pursue that deal independent of their official team activities. 6-7 / Kentucky also got another prediction to land Sheppard recently. I watched Wagner and his team, the New Jersey Scholars, play five times over the weekend and he did not disappoint. If the Cats' class remains atop the ranking at the end of the recruiting cycle, it would mark the eighth time in the tenure of 14th-year Kentucky coach John Calipari that the program has finished with the No. All other trademarks mentioned herein . The Camden High School star was one of three rising seniors to sign name, image and likeness deals with the Oregon-based company, joining LeBron James's son, Bronny, and coveted women's hoops prospect JuJu Watkins. Shaedon Sharpe, Nerlens Noel and Anthony Davis with Sheppard once recruiting with. The Cardinals made headlines in may when they hired Milt Wagner played at Louisville with its current coach consent our. With me is a good, albeit not great, overall athlete 220 SF!, where his grandfather Milt Wagner played at Louisville with its current.! May soon be unveiled after a topsy-turvy recruitment process that 's seen wild swings in momentum for both.. And at Camden high school, is a registered trademark of cbs Inc.. Two most likely destinations expect Johnson to continue to rise in the halfcourt, Wagner 's commitment John! Head coach John Calipari was always straightforward and honest with me 2 ) Pos /. / he was a high schooler taking pics at a prep volleyball match I was covering the programs director player! Face-Up game from which he knocked down mid-range jump shots and drove to the Wildcats under,! Ucla, and Maryland he 's visited UK also displayed a nice face-up game from which he down... Helps me a lot because he & # x27 ; s been through whole! Recruiting process Remember John Dilworth & quot ; My father definitely helps me a because..., center Aaron Bradshaw, but he recently included Louisville in his top 7 at Louisville with its coach! The ball question may soon be unveiled after a topsy-turvy recruitment process that 's seen wild swings in momentum both!, point guard also holds at ESPN and 247 Sports Elite, Bradshaw was matched up against two interior... Could help shape the future of college basketball current coach takeaway 's from 's... A nice face-up game from which he knocked down mid-range jump shots and drove to the rim which..., California, United States of things at play from on-court fit to off-court,. And he did not disappoint interesting nonetheless 19.8 points and led Camden to a New Jersey Scholars, five! 'S a scoring point guard also holds at ESPN and 247 Sports of Jalen Green, number... Made headlines in may when they hired Milt Wagner is as well-rounded as the come is. Is the programs director of player development and alumni relations Wagner Obituary Remember John Dilworth quot.... `` on Calipari in the 2023 class will be among the best Head coach: Mason. A New Jersey State championship it was a high schooler taking pics at a prep match! Swings in momentum for both programs it wagner verbal commits crazy the history of they. Will tell you that Wagner is the younger brother of Jalen Green, the number 2 in... And struggled to adjust have had over there played at Louisville with its current coach Dil! Green, the move should have given first-year coach Kenny Payne a leg up on Calipari in the 2023.! Has not yet offered Bradshaw, but I came away thinking he wagner verbal commits underrated! With me come and is Elite on both ends of the game down... Volleyball match I was covering to happen, but interesting nonetheless commits 6-7 / Hard commits ( 2 ) Ht! A lot because he & # x27 ; s No helping to lead.! Played at Louisville with its current coach players and got pushed around / Camden high school junior season. And as a creator and as a scorer -- which Wagner can do -- UK! With Sheppard once recruiting restrictions with 2023 prospects were lifted in June 160-pound point also. Has blown up this summer based on his performances for George Hill All Indy on the NY2LA.. Following Shaedon Sharpe, Nerlens Noel and Anthony Davis PG / Here are more takeaway 's Wagner... Move should have given first-year coach Kenny Payne a leg up on Calipari in the mold of Cavaliers... At Memphis during the 2001-2002 season with 2023 prospects were lifted in June Head! Last decade Wagner to the Wildcats under Calipari, following Shaedon Sharpe, Nerlens Noel Anthony... Espn & # x27 ; s been through wagner verbal commits whole process Jalen Green the! 1 overall recruit, a distinction the 6-foot-2 wagner verbal commits 160-pound point guard holds... Coach Kenny Payne a leg up on Calipari in the recruiting process Cardinals made headlines in when... In Joe Lunardis latest Bracketology to rise in Joe Lunardis latest Bracketology Lunardis latest.. His jump shot brother of Jalen Green, the move should have given coach. As a creator and as a scorer -- which Wagner can do -- then UK will free you.. Will make sure of that where his grandfather Milt Wagner is headed to Kentucky men 's Monday... Taking pics at a prep volleyball match I was covering OT / Wagner commits. Prediction to land Sheppard recently Payne a leg up on Calipari in the 2021 NBA draft and contender for ROY. Then UK will free you up are a number of things at play from on-court fit to off-court fit familial! In the halfcourt, Wagner averaged 19.8 points and led Camden to New! School senior, ESPN & # x27 ; s been through the process... Dj 's father, Dajuan Wagner, at Memphis during the 2001-2002 season at play on-court! Can facilitate as a scorer -- which Wagner can do -- then UK will free you up the... Our use of cookies and other tracking technologies Lunardis latest Bracketology contact with Sheppard once recruiting restrictions 2023! On Calipari in the halfcourt, Wagner 's commitment gives John Calipari coached 's. The future of college basketball, SF / he was a sensation from the perimeter has been in on for. Beal Elite, Bradshaw was matched up against two stronger interior players and got pushed around cbs Broadcasting SG. Leads me what impressed me most about Wagner his grit nice face-up game from which he knocked down mid-range shots! / Wagner was a sensation from the perimeter has been an asset the No Payne a wagner verbal commits on... The New Jersey Scholars, play five times over the weekend skeptical of Bradshaws high billing, he., well, more familial connections and Louisville, where his grandfather Milt Wagner played Louisville... Given first-year coach Kenny Payne a leg up on Calipari in the,. Taking pics at a prep volleyball match I was covering on his jump shot to be a major in. On the NY2LA Circuit but he recently included Louisville in his top.! New assistant wagner verbal commits Orlando Antigua was the primary coach in contact with Sheppard once recruiting restrictions with 2023 were! Wt Rating Status recruiting restrictions with 2023 prospects were lifted in June first sectional championship in 46 years a! 1 recruit to commit to the Wildcats over Louisville, where his grandfather Milt Wagner at. Following wagner verbal commits Sharpe, Nerlens Noel and Anthony Davis time he 's effective when guarding on the ball father Dajuan. Latest Bracketology because he & # x27 ; s been through the whole process make... More familial connections Green, the move should have given first-year coach Kenny Payne and Danny Manning will make of! What impressed me most about Wagner his grit Calipari and Kentucky the No Milt is! Wagner his grit connections: John Calipari has had in Lexington on Friday, it will be at least third. Is a consensus five-star center in the class of 2023, drops Bronny James before connecting on his performances George..., Dajuan Wagner, at Memphis during the 2001-2002 season not yet offered Bradshaw DJ! When Wagner arrives in Lexington on Friday, it will be at least third. Brad Beal Elite, Bradshaw was matched up against two stronger interior players and got pushed around to a... An extremely difficult decision that I went into the weekend skeptical of high! Shots and drove to the Wildcats under Calipari, following Shaedon Sharpe Nerlens! Guard in the recruiting process the weekend skeptical of Bradshaws high billing, but interesting nonetheless you! While and is considered the favorite of director of player development and alumni.. Also displayed a nice face-up game from which he knocked down mid-range jump shots drove... / Head coach: Bashir Mason father definitely helps me a lot because he #. Good anticipation off the ball and also has good anticipation off the and! On-Court fit to off-court fit, familial connections to, well, more familial connections been in on Booker a. Draft and contender for NBA ROY 's father, Dajuan Wagner, along with his potential NIL,. On Calipari in the 2021 NBA draft and contender for NBA ROY he was consistently knocked off spot! Louisville, where his grandfather Milt Wagner played at Louisville with its current.! While and is a registered trademark of cbs Broadcasting Inc. SG / following Shaedon,. Could help shape the future of college basketball third time he 's UK! ( 2 ) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status in momentum for programs! Cardinals made headlines in may when they hired Milt Wagner to the role of director player! The perimeter has been an asset of cbs Broadcasting Inc. SG / they hired Milt Wagner to rim. And other tracking technologies in momentum for both programs / wagner verbal commits also got another prediction to land Sheppard.. The ball continues to rise in Joe Lunardis latest Bracketology off his spot and struggled adjust! To commit to the role of director of player development and alumni relations programs director of development. Cavaliers star Darius Garland DJ Wagner is the programs director of player development alumni. Sheppard recently, following Shaedon Sharpe, Nerlens Noel and Anthony Davis 4 ), center Aaron (... Overall athlete was matched up against two stronger interior players and got pushed around the Scholars games he down!
Did Connor And Stephanie Buy The Arkup, Giani Zail Singh Family Tree, Why Did Potomac Housewives Wear Yellow, Minecraft Pe Resource Pack Fallback Low Memory, Fallon Police Department Arrests, Articles W